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New Webinar Series - Destination Ready: A Virtual Forum for Tourism Stakeholders

As destinations face increasing disaster risks, it is important to put plans in place and know the available resources. NC State Tourism Extension is launching a webinar series to provide destination…

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New Case Study Explore AI Applications in Tourism

Written by McKenzie Bracken undergraduate studentThe Sustainable Tourism Case Studies Clearinghouse has released another case study outlining AI Applications for Destination Marketing and Management.…

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Discovering Tourism Management and Marketing: Emily Prickett

Written by Emily Prickett PRTM undergraduate studentThis past summer, I wanted to find a unique opportunity that would provide marketing experience in tourism, and I found an incredible informal…

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Helene Resources for Tourism Communities

Resources for Tourism Organizations, Businesses and Workforce Below we have aggregated resources from partners keeping up-to-date information about resources and funding options for small businesses…

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North Carolina Well Represented at Marketing Outlook Forum

The NC State Tourism Extension team was well represented at the Travel and Tourism Research Association's Marketing Outlook Forum at the end of January. North Carolina had a fantastic group of alumni…

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PRT Students Highlight Value of Industry Connections

Written by Emily Prickett, Parks, Recreation and Tourism Major.As we kick off 2024, we wanted to highlight the perspective of current students who will soon be entering the tourism workforce. We…

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New Fact Sheet Sheds Light on Preferences of Oyster Tourist

Written by Emily Prickett, Parks, Recreation and Tourism MajorWhen you think of North Carolina’s coast, what first comes to mind? Did you say oysters? Oysters have numerous health benefits with…

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Actionable Advocacy Insights: Five-Part Series Complete

The Actionable Advocacy Insights (AAI): Identifying Resources to Advocate for Tourism (4) and Perceived Obstacles to Advocacy Efforts in Tourism (5) complete the five-part series.The fourth and fifth…

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Friday Night on White: A Key Step to Revitalization

Written by Emily Prickett, Parks, Recreation and Tourism MajorWhen reading the fact sheet, Working Together: A Guide to Collaboration in Rural Revitalization, many similarities sparked my interest…

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It’s Natural for Destinations to Want to Celebrate Our Earth!

Written by Emily Prickett, Parks, Recreation & Tourism MajorEarth Day is almost here! With this in mind, how can residents, destinations, business owners, and tourists contribute to appreciating…